Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800

Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800
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Total Pages : 417
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ISBN-10 : 9781137384218
ISBN-13 : 1137384212
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Book Synopsis Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800 by : W. Wyporska

Download or read book Witchcraft in Early Modern Poland, 1500-1800 written by W. Wyporska and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive study examines Polish demonology in relation to witchcraft trials in Wielkopolska, revealing the witch as a force for both good and evil. It explores the use of witchcraft, the nature of accusations and the role of gender.


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